UC Care: Offers you flexibility to access providers and pay a copayment or coinsurance. You have access to UC medical providers through the lowest-tier, UC Select. You can combine the plan with the UC's Health Flexible Spending Account (FSA). 

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UC HealthSavings+: a high-deductible PPO plan with UC’s lowest employee premiums and more money from UC into your Health Savings Account (HSA). 

Health Equity is the custodian of the Health Savings Account for the HealthSaving+ Plan

• HSA Future Balance Calculator 

• 30-minute Recording of the presentation 

• UC/Lab contributes up to $750 (employee only coverage) or $1,500 (family coverage).

• You can contribute pretax to lower your federal tax bill and build savings for your health care expenses. Contribute up to $8,750 (including Lab’s contribution) through convenient paycheck deductions, and $1,000 more if you’re age 55 or older.

• Invest your HSA funds, and any earnings are free from federal taxes. Your HSA is yours — even if you change jobs or retire.

Resources:

• • Compare the two plans  (PDF)

  • Tips for finding PPO providers 

    • Recording of finding providers